James Simons, a 69-year-old publicity shy former math professor, uses complex computer-driven mathematical models to make bets on stocks, bonds and commodities, among other things. via New York Times

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Tokyo stocks lost ground Tuesday morning ahead of a series of Japanese corporate earnings reports this week expected to show conservative forecasts for fiscal 2007. via Kyodo News

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With the bulls continuing to hold sway, the market is well on course to end the session on a high note this afternoon. via Sify.com

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The U.S. dollar traded higher against other major currencies in late European trading Monday. Gold fell.

The euro traded at $1.3564, down from $1.3601 late Friday in New York. Later, in midday trading in New York, the euro fetched $1.3568.

Other dollar rates in Europe, compared with late Friday, included 118.78 Japanese yen, up from 118.74; 1.2105 Swiss francs, up from 1.2072; and 1.1222 Canadian dollars, up from 1.1218.

The British pound traded at $1.9998, down from $2.0036.

In midday New York trading, the dollar bought 118.69 yen and 1.2100 Swiss francs, while the pound was worth $2.0007. Read more

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Some community banks in Central Oregon have seen their share prices drop by double-digit percentage points this year because of weaker housing and construction markets, analysts say. via KGW-TV Portland

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Posted on Apr 23rd, 2007 with stocks: JNPR Eric Savitz submits: UBS networking equipment analyst Nikos Theodosopoulos this morning raised his rating on Juniper Networks to Buy from Neutral, citing “solid end … via Seeking Alpha

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